Mr. Speaker, strong communities are possible only with the involvement of selfless individuals who give their time, energy, heart and soul to local causes and organizations. Antoinette Scarano was such an individual. Antoinette’s contributions to West Island life were remarkable for their variety and for the long-standing involvement she maintained with the organizations she helped. 

Whether as a member of the boards of Light a Dream, Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de l’Ouest-de-l’Île, Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’Île, the Ricochet youth homeless shelter project, the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce, or as a work-study coordinator with the Lester B. Pearson School Board, Antoinette was committed to building a more resilient community. The West Island has lost an engaged citizen who could light up a room with her smile and motivate by her example of service.  

To Antoinette’s husband Renato, daughter Roseann and son Andrew, we offer our deepest condolences.